1 Samuel 20:14
“And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the LORD, that I die not:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And thou shalt not only, while yet I live, show me the kindness of the Lord,.... Such kindness as is well pleasing in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18701 Samuel 20:14-15
The general meaning is: Jonathan had a presentiment, doubtless from God, that David would be established upon the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Show me the kindness of the Lord - When thou comest to the kingdom, if I am alive, thou shalt show kindness to me, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 20:9-23
Here, I. Jonathan protests his fidelity to David in his distress. Notwithstanding the strong confidence David had in…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 20:14-15
Convinced that David will succeed to the kingdom, Jonathan exacts from him a promise to shew kindness to his posterity…